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Health Sciences Libraries, Hope Brings Strength Library

“This Lead Is Killing Us” on View at Hope Brings Strength Library

The Hope Brings Strength Library (HBS) at Rowan Virtua-SOM is proud to host This Lead Is Killing Us, a traveling exhibition from the National Library of Medicine, on display from April 6 through May 15. The exhibit explores the history and ongoing impact of lead poisoning in the United States, with a focus on the communities most affected and the advocacy efforts that brought national … Continue reading “This Lead Is Killing Us” on View at Hope Brings Strength Library

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Medical Students at RV-SOM present their research
Health Sciences Libraries, Hope Brings Strength Library, Sewell Learning Commons

RV-SOM Research Day Poster Support

The Hope Brings Strength Library at Rowan-Virtua SOM has launched a new online resource to help students prepare posters for Rowan-Virtua SOM 30th annual Research Day in May. Developed by librarians Amanda Carey and Mercedes Byrd, the site brings together practical tools and guidance to support strong, effective research posters. The resource includes tips on poster design and graphics, copyright basics, guidance on finding and using images, … Continue reading RV-SOM Research Day Poster Support

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gen ai learning community
Campbell Library

Generative AI Learning Community – Spring 2026

Rowan’s Generative Artificial Intelligence Learning Community continues this spring with new sessions, including topics on AI and equity, robotics, smart technology, and advanced manufacturing. Come join our growing community of students, faculty, and staff as we discuss and explore Generative AI through projects at Rowan, guest speakers, and topics across disciplines and perspectives. All are welcome. Our Spring 2026 schedule of biweekly meetings, as well … Continue reading Generative AI Learning Community – Spring 2026

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TINY LIBRARY
Campbell Library

Tiny Library Pops Up Wherever You Are

Campbell Library’s Tiny Library program brings small curated book collections directly to students across campus. Designed with simple access in mind during the library’s renovation, Tiny Library pops up wherever you are, making it easy to browse and check out physical books from Campbell Library on the spot. A Tiny Library can be requested by anyone on campus, and often appear alongside lectures, campus events, … Continue reading Tiny Library Pops Up Wherever You Are

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Students engage with the HBS Library’s table, located directly in front of the library’s entrance.
Health Sciences Libraries, Hope Brings Strength Library, Sewell Learning Commons

De-stress at Hope Brings Strength

The Hope Brings Strength (HBS) Library at Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine supports student well-being by offering resources for both focused study and meaningful breaks. Some of these resources were on display at the library’s table during De-Stress Day on December 16, 2025, hosted by the Student Affairs and Alumni Engagement Department.  “With the Library’s recent transition to 24/7 access, this event was the perfect … Continue reading De-stress at Hope Brings Strength

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Course Reserves Plus
Campbell Library

NEW: Course Reserves Plus – Available in Canvas.

Rowan Faculty: Upgrade your students’ experience with Course Reserves Plus! What are Course Reserves?– Course Reserves are physical items placed aside for shared class readings at the library, upon a faculty member’s request.– Course Reserves Plus expands on this service. In addition to physical items at the library, faculty can now also add electronic resources (ebooks, chapters, articles, websites, streaming video, and their own documents) … Continue reading NEW: Course Reserves Plus – Available in Canvas.

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Bestsellers
Campbell Library

Bestsellers – Browse Online & Request for Pick-up

Looking for your next great read? Campbell Library offers a curated, rotating selection of popular fiction and non-fiction titles in print. Books can be browsed online and then requested for pickup at our Savitz Hall Temporary Service Point: go.rowan.edu/bestsellers  Savitz Hall Service Point Hours: Monday – Thursday: 7:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Learn more about Campbell Library services, why … Continue reading Bestsellers – Browse Online & Request for Pick-up

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Access Services Supervisor, Nicole Morfitt, and Director of the Health Sciences Libraries, Kevin Block celebrate the library’s 24/7 beta phase.
Health Sciences Libraries, Hope Brings Strength Library, Sewell Learning Commons

Hope Brings Strength: All Day, Every Day

Rowan-Virtua SOM’s Hope Brings Strength (HBS) Health Sciences Library has officially launched a 24/7 beta phase. This beta phase, running through December 2025, will allow the library team to evaluate round-the-clock usage and refine policies to best support the needs of Rowan-Virtua SOM, Translational Biomedical Engineering and Sciences (TBES), and Virtua/Our Lady of Lourdes Nursing students, faculty, and staff. This milestone was made possible through … Continue reading Hope Brings Strength: All Day, Every Day

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Teaching & Learning Research Graphic
Campbell Library

Librarians Support Faculty Research at SoTL Institute

Rowan faculty members can partner with librarians to support their research process– from building literature searches, identifying methodologies, and navigating interdisciplinary resources. At Campbell Library, the Teaching & Learning Team regularly collaborates with faculty to support scholarly work, particularly in areas which bridge classroom practice and research. “Anytime a high-level researcher embarks on a project that extends beyond their usual comfort zone, consulting with a … Continue reading Librarians Support Faculty Research at SoTL Institute

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Tick on leaf
Campbell Library, CMSRU Library, Health Sciences Libraries, Veterinary Library

Rowan Libraries Support Cross-Campus, Open-Access Study on Growing South Jersey Health Concern

A recently published article, Alpha-Gal Syndrome: Often Hidden, Under-Recognized, and in Need of Attention, in the International Journal of General Medicine, sheds light on Alpha-gal Syndrome—an increasingly common and serious tick-borne allergy in South Jersey. Behind this important contribution to public health research is a collaborative, cross-campus effort supported by Rowan University Libraries. The study was led by Dr. Carol Thompson of the College of … Continue reading Rowan Libraries Support Cross-Campus, Open-Access Study on Growing South Jersey Health Concern

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Abigail reads to Little Owls
Campbell Library

The Tiniest Library for Our Little Owls

As renovations transform Campbell Library into the Library of the Future, library staff have found creative ways to stay connected with the magic of print books—thanks to the Tiny Library Initiative. The Tiny Library is a mobile browsing collection that brings a curated selection of books straight to the Rowan community—right where they are. But on June 12, the Tiny Library reached its smallest audience … Continue reading The Tiniest Library for Our Little Owls

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TINY LIBRARY
Campbell Library

Tiny Library: We Pop Up– Wherever You Are.

Campbell Library is excited to share the Tiny Library Initiative, bringing books directly to Rowan offices, organizations, departments, and student groups and events. With Campbell Library under renovation for one more year, the Tiny Library offers the campus community a chance to enjoy exploring books on different themes and topics.  What is a Tiny Library? A Tiny Library is a pop-up event with 20-30 curated … Continue reading Tiny Library: We Pop Up– Wherever You Are.

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End Note 2025
Campbell Library, CMSRU Library, Health Sciences Libraries

EndNote 2025: Now Available!

The latest version of EndNote—EndNote 2025—is now available for download and installation for the Rowan community.  This powerful reference management tool helps streamline your research, organize citations, and format bibliographies with ease. Faculty, students, and staff can access the new version through the university’s Software Downloads web page. Need help getting started? Consult the EndNote LibGuide or submit a ticket: librarysupport@rowan.edu Continue reading EndNote 2025: Now Available!

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Rowan student on laptop
Campbell Library, CMSRU Library, Health Sciences Libraries

Rowan Library Workshops: Upgrade your skills for free.

Each semester, Rowan University Libraries offers a powerful service: free workshops led by Rowan librarians, faculty, staff, and graduate students. Designed to support student success, professional development, and lifelong learning, these workshops are open to students, staff, faculty, and the public. Workshops are offered in person or online. Whether you’re looking to strengthen your research skills, explore digital tools, learn about AI, or explore campus … Continue reading Rowan Library Workshops: Upgrade your skills for free.

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Hope Brings Strength Library

Summer Hours: Hope Brings Strength Library at Rowan-Virtua SOM

As the 2024-2025 academic year draws to a close and we transition into summer, the Hope Brings Strength Health Sciences (HBS) Library will shift to its summer schedule beginning Memorial Day weekend and continuing until the start of the new semester in July. The library’s summer hours will be in effect from Saturday, May 24th, through Sunday, July 13th. Monday – Thursday: 8:00 AM – … Continue reading Summer Hours: Hope Brings Strength Library at Rowan-Virtua SOM

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Pam Lough
Veterinary Library

Meet Dr. Pam Lough, Director of the Veterinary Library

Dr. Pam Lough, MLS, PhD joined the Rowan University Libraries leadership team in 2025 as Director of the Veterinary Library. She now oversees library services at the Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine, focusing on research support, digital resources, and developing a new library that meets the evolving needs of veterinary students and faculty. We asked Dr. Lough a few questions about her background, vision, and … Continue reading Meet Dr. Pam Lough, Director of the Veterinary Library

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Tiny Library
Campbell Library

Tiny Library Offers Big Support to Student Well-Being

As Campbell Library has entered Phase 2 of its renovation process, library staff are working hard to ensure that students still have easy access to essential academic resources — even while the physical library space remains under construction. While students can continue to browse the full catalog online and request books for pickup, the experience of physically browsing the stacks is something many have missed. … Continue reading Tiny Library Offers Big Support to Student Well-Being

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Health Sciences Libraries, Hope Brings Strength Library, Sewell Learning Commons

Spooky Times at the Rowan-Virtua SOM Health Sciences Libraries!

To mark the end of Spooky Season, Student Affairs & Alumni Engagement at Rowan-Virtua SOM hosted their first-ever Med School Monster Mash. Sixteen departments–including the Health Sciences Libraries–gathered at this interactive, Halloween-themed event to provide students with candy, giveaways, and information about the resources available throughout their medical education. About 260 students participated overall at both the Stratford and Sewell campuses. The Med School Monster … Continue reading Spooky Times at the Rowan-Virtua SOM Health Sciences Libraries!

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Health Sciences Libraries, Hope Brings Strength Library, Sewell Learning Commons

Students ‘Pin Some Positivity’ with the Health Sciences Libraries at Rowan-Virtua SOM’s Fresh Check Day

On Wednesday, September 3, the Rowan Virtua-SOM Health Sciences Libraries participated in Fresh Check Day, a wellness event organized by the Office of Student Affairs & Alumni Engagement. Held under sunny skies at the Stratford Campus, the event offered students access to mental health resources, games, snacks, and wellness booths, with clubs and departments across the School of Osteopathic Medicine hosting activities tailored to student … Continue reading Students ‘Pin Some Positivity’ with the Health Sciences Libraries at Rowan-Virtua SOM’s Fresh Check Day

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New York Times: All Access Subscription: go.rowan.edu/NYT
Campbell Library, CMSRU Library, Health Sciences Libraries, Veterinary Library

Enjoy Free Access to The New York Times

Rowan University Libraries is thrilled to announce our new all-access subscription to The New York Times, offering the Rowan community free access to one of the world’s most renowned publications. Whether staying informed on the latest news, exploring a new recipe, or enjoying games like Wordle and Spelling Bee, you can now unlock all the benefits of a paid subscription simply by logging in with … Continue reading Enjoy Free Access to The New York Times

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Audiobook Collection: go.rowan.edu/audiobooks
Campbell Library, CMSRU Library, Health Sciences Libraries, Veterinary Library

Audiobook Collection: Discover a New Way to Read!

Rowan University Libraries is excited to introduce our new audiobook collection, now available for the Rowan community! We’ve heard the need for audiobooks from our community loud and clear. Whether you’re on the move or simply prefer to listen to books, this collection offers a flexible new way to enjoy reading at Rowan.  Powered by OverDrive, our librarians have curated and will update the collection … Continue reading Audiobook Collection: Discover a New Way to Read!

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Library Workshops: go.rowan.edu/libraryworkshops
Campbell Library, CMSRU Library, Health Sciences Libraries, Hope Brings Strength Library, Sewell Learning Commons

Library Workshops: September 2024

Rowan University Libraries Workshops is excited to announce our Fall 2024 workshops. Learn new skills & discover new resources. Explore and register for a workshop during the month of September: go.rowan.edu/libraryworkshops September 2024 9/11, 12-1 PM: Which type of review is right for you?: Types of reviews in medicine, science, and social science 9/17, 12:30-1:30 PM: LIBRARY 101 9/18, 12-1 PM: Open Access Publishing at … Continue reading Library Workshops: September 2024

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Health Sciences Libraries, Hope Brings Strength Library

Labor Day Weekend Hours: Hope Brings Strength Library

The Hope Brings Strength Health Sciences Library will remain open, operating with regular hours Saturday, 8/31 (9:00 am – 5:00 pm) and Sunday, 9/1 (12:00 pm – 8:00 pm). The library will be closed on Labor Day: Monday, 9/2. For more information on library hours, visit our website. Have a safe and happy weekend! Continue reading Labor Day Weekend Hours: Hope Brings Strength Library

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Rowan employees and students attend a celebration that marks the beginning of Campbell Library's next chapter, Wednesday, July 13, 2024. The tentative date for the library renovation to be completed is the fall of 2025.
Campbell Library

Campbell Library Bids Farewell to the Past, Looks Forward to a New Chapter

Wednesday, July 31st, 2024—Campbell Library marks the end of an era and the beginning of a new chapter with the event “Embracing the Future: Campbell Library’s Next Chapter.” After almost 30 years of serving the Rowan community, the library is gearing up for a transformative renovation that promises to meet the evolving needs of its users. When Campbell Library first opened in 1995, it was … Continue reading Campbell Library Bids Farewell to the Past, Looks Forward to a New Chapter

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RDW: Rowan Digital Works: rdw.rowan.edu
Campbell Library, CMSRU Library, Health Sciences Libraries, Veterinary Library

Rowan Digital Works hits Four Million Downloads milestone

Rowan University Libraries is excited to share with the university community that our open access institutional repository, Rowan Digital Works, has had over four million downloads worldwide since its launch in 2015. Rowan Digital Works is an online platform managed by Rowan University Libraries that makes the university’s research available to the world and allows work to be discovered and indexed in Google Scholar.  Content … Continue reading Rowan Digital Works hits Four Million Downloads milestone

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Ben Saracco & Ash Lierman volunteer at Fresh for All, July 2024.
Campbell Library, CMSRU Library, Health Sciences Libraries

Rowan University Libraries volunteers with Fresh for All

Over the past six months, the Rowan University Libraries DEI Committee has opened a volunteer opportunity for staff from all libraries to participate in Fresh for All with The Office of Volunteerism. The DEI Committee is dedicated to making the libraries and campuses more inclusive for all users and workers. Fresh for All, spearheaded by Philabundance, brings fresh fruits and vegetables to communities. Students and … Continue reading Rowan University Libraries volunteers with Fresh for All

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Health Sciences Libraries, Hope Brings Strength Library

Welcome, RV-SOM students!

This week, Rowan-Virtua SOM welcomed back students for the Fall term, including 288 new medical students. The Hope Brings Strength Library saw unprecedented activity, with students taking advantage of its unique study resources. These include course books, board review books, anatomical models, study rooms, courtesy items, and the ability to live chat with library staff and request print books and electronic articles. Find out more … Continue reading Welcome, RV-SOM students!

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Single Sign on
CMSRU Library

Important Update: CMSRU Library E-Resources Access Requires Login starting July 1

Beginning July 1, all users and affiliates of both CMSRU and Cooper Health Care who wish to access library e-resources, including scholarly and research databases, will be required to log in using their Cooper Health or Rowan credentials. Seamless Access: Like all single sign-on resources, you only need to authenticate the first time you access an electronic resource from the library website. Best Practice: To … Continue reading Important Update: CMSRU Library E-Resources Access Requires Login starting July 1

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Health Sciences Libraries, Hope Brings Strength Library, Sewell Learning Commons

Health Sciences Libraries: Summer Hours

The Sewell Learning Commons and the Academic Center are open 24/7 to Rowan-Virtua SOM students Hope Brings Strength Health Sciences Library summer schedule will take place through Saturday, May 25 – Sunday, July 14: Monday – Thursday:  8am – 8pmFriday: 8am – 5pmSaturday and Sunday: Closed  Regular Library hours will resume Monday, July 15.  Have a happy and safe summer!  Continue reading Health Sciences Libraries: Summer Hours

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